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Polystyrene news
All news on
Polystyrene
(also known as
Styron
,
Dow Styron
,
Styrofoam
,
EPS
,
Crystal Polystyrene
,
GPPS
,
General Purpose Polystyrene
,
Styropor
, and
Luran
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
7 May 2026
TA’ZIZ Secures $2B Financing for UAE’s First World-Scale Methanol Plant
Oversubscribed financing via 11-bank syndicate with conventional and Islamic facilities, priced to benchmarks. EPC awarded; construction under way for 2028, boosting domestic chemicals value chain.
6 May 2026
TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi to invest $10bn in UAE chemicals
Study to develop up to 14 industrial chemicals, adding ~2.2 mtpa capacity in Al Ruwais to support import substitution, local supply‑chain resilience and MIITE industrial strategy.
30 April 2026
Trinseo Q1 2026 Results
Q1 sales $725M (-8%); net loss $116M; Adjusted EBITDA $53M; Free Cash Flow -$244M; ending cash/liquidity $114M; added $50M to revolver; charges $31M
24 April 2026
Synthos names Agata Gładysz‑Stańczyk President; Zbigniew Warmuz to Supervisory Board
Warmuz becomes Vice‑Chairman. Gładysz‑Stańczyk, with the Group since Oct 2020 and ex‑Insulation BU director, brings sales, R&D and production experience; EUMEPS president since 2025
2 April 2026
Trinseo raises European PS and ABS prices €590/t; SAN €600/t
Price increases take effect Apr 1, 2026, or as governed by existing contract terms.
13 March 2026
Trinseo 2025 Q4 and Full-Year Financial Results
Q4 net loss of $251M, full-year loss of $546M. Sales down 19% in Q4, 15% annually. Restructuring costs impacted results. Adjusted EBITDA stable in Q4, down $41M annually.
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3 February 2026
Trinseo Raises Prices for PS, ABS, SAN in Europe
Effective February 1, 2026, prices for GPPS and HIPS increase by €130/ton, and ABS and SAN resins by €90/ton, subject to contract terms.
28 January 2026
ADNOC and TAQA Sign 27-Year Utilities Deal with TA’ZIZ for Ruwais Chemicals Production
The agreement supports UAE's industrial growth by providing utilities for TA’ZIZ, enabling 4.7 million tonnes of chemicals production annually by 2028.
14 January 2026
Colruyt's Recycled Polystyrene Meat Trays
Recycled polystyrene from PMD bags is used in meat trays, reducing raw material needs and environmental impact. Indaver's facility enables food-safe recycling with 10% recycled content.
13 November 2025
INEOS Styrolution Closes Wingles Polystyrene Production
Production shifts to Antwerp to enhance competitiveness. Workforce changes comply with local laws. ABS production at Wingles remains unaffected.
6 November 2025
Trinseo Q3 2025 Financial Results and Outlook
Net loss of $110M, negative free cash flow of $38M. Plans to cease virgin MMA in Italy, close polystyrene in Germany, aiming for $30M profitability improvement.
5 November 2025
TA’ZIZ awards $1.99bn EPC for world-scale PVC complex
Ruwais PVC complex will produce 1.9 mtpa PVC, VCM, EDC and caustic soda, due Q4 2028. Part of 4.7 mtpa Phase 1 hub, projected to add $50bn to UAE GDP and 26,000 lifetime jobs.
9 October 2025
Trinseo Offers Chemically Recycled PS, ABS, and SAN with Indaver's Monomer
Trinseo uses recycled styrene monomer for PS, ABS, and SAN, reducing CO2 footprint. These materials match fossil-based versions and support circularity in packaging and other applications.
6 October 2025
Trinseo's European Strategy: Facility Closures and Dividend Halt
Trinseo closes Italian MMA facilities, considers German PS site closure, and suspends dividends to enhance profitability amid market challenges.
25 September 2025
INEOS Styrolution Receives First Recycled Styrene Monomer from Indaver
Recycled styrene monomer enables sustainable, high-quality polystyrene production, supporting circular economy goals and reducing environmental impact through efficient depolymerisation.
4 September 2025
Versalis and Veritas Partner for Advanced Plastic Recycling
The agreement focuses on recycling post-consumer plastics, starting with EPS waste, to produce high-quality recycled materials at Versalis's Porto Marghera plant.
2 September 2025
Synthos Wins Two TopBuilder 2025 Awards
Synthos received TopBuilder awards for its EPS InVento line and its contribution to Polish construction, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and quality.
10 July 2025
INEOS Styrolution Introduces Bio-Attributed Polystyrene for Food Packaging
Bio-attributed polystyrene food trays, reducing carbon emissions by 172%, are now available in Japan, meeting global food safety standards.
1 July 2025
BASF Sells Styrodur® Business to BACHL
The transaction completed on June 30, 2025. BASF shifts focus to EPS, increasing Neopor® capacity. Styrodur® employees stay with BASF.
11 May 2025
SABIC Introduces Butadiene-Free NORYL Resin for Water Management
New NORYL WM300G resin offers high impact resistance and strength, bypassing butadiene, and improves performance in water management applications.
24 March 2025
Versalis Opens Recycled Polymer Plant in Porto Marghera
The new plant produces up to 20,000 tonnes of recycled polystyrene annually, enhancing Versalis' product range and supporting sustainable packaging and construction solutions.
5 July 2023
INEOS Acquires TotalEnergies' Petrochemical Assets in Southern France
The acquisition includes steam crackers, aromatics, polypropylene businesses, and ethylene pipelines. It aims to enhance competitiveness and support Net Zero 2050 goals, pending regulatory approval.
4 July 2023
INEOS Styrolution, EGN, and Tomra to Recycle Polystyrene for Food Packaging
A new facility in Krefeld, Germany will recycle post-consumer polystyrene into food-grade material, starting mid-2025, using advanced mechanical recycling and purification processes.
10 August 2022
Sundolitt Opens New EPS Factory in Corby, UK
The new facility, relocated from Gateshead, boosts production for construction and civil engineering. It underscores confidence in the UK market and will create local jobs.
30 June 2022
Trinseo and GMP to Build Recycling Plant in Netherlands
The new plant will recycle polystyrene for food packaging, aiming for a 2024 startup. It will enhance circularity and sustainability, supporting long-term agreements and further research.
25 November 2021
INEOS Styrolution to Build Europe's First Polystyrene Recycling Pilot Plant
The pilot plant in Swindon will use depolymerisation to recycle polystyrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It will be operational in the second half of 2022.
16 September 2021
Versalis to Acquire Ecoplastic Technologies for Porto Marghera Recycling Hub
The acquisition will enhance advanced mechanical recycling, expanding the Versalis Revive® range and supporting the Porto Marghera plant's transformation with a 20,000-ton annual capacity.
12 August 2021
SUNPOR Kunststoff to Boost EPS Bead Production by 30,000 Tons
Due to rising EPS demand, production capacity will increase by 30,000 tons annually. The expansion, taking 6-8 months, will complete by Q2 2022, aiding climate goals through improved insulation.
20 April 2021
INEOS Styrolution, Recycling Technologies, and Trinseo advance Europe's first polystyrene recycling plant
A pilot plant in the UK will precede commercial facilities in France and Belgium, converting 15kT/y of PS waste into recycled styrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
18 August 2019
MBA Polymers Acquires Recycling Plant in Saxony
The new facility in Mauna will process 17,500 metric tons of WEEE annually, creating high-quality post-consumer plastics. Initial hiring includes 20 specialists in material flow and quality management.
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